Spiritual-Bug4521's journey

I recently found myself reflecting on the challenges of being unemployed in the current job market, particularly concerning AI skills. As someone who was laid off from my role in marketing, I can't shake the worry that hiring managers might view my unemployment as a sign that I haven't kept up with the rapid changes in AI technology. I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post from a recruiter who stated she wouldn't consider candidates who had been unemployed for over a year, citing concerns about their ability to stay current with AI advancements in the field. This resonates with me deeply, as I was excluded from important AI training sessions that my colleagues attended over the summer, which only heightened my fears. It's frustrating to think about how difficult it is to gain relevant AI experience when many of us are being replaced by the very technologies we're trying to learn about. I'm curious if others share my concerns about staying connected to our fields while being unemployed.

I recently found myself in a tough situation at my entry-level job where my role has been essentially automated. I was informed that I need to review AI prompt outputs, scripting, and errors, while still maintaining the same quality of work that I used to do manually. It became clear that the company is shifting entirely towards automation without much input from me. I received an email from a coworker that was originally sent to them by leadership, discussing an AI prompt database. I wasn't involved in the initial discussions and was taken aback when leadership assigned me a task that felt like a demonstration of my obsolescence. I was asked to perform my usual tasks using AI-generated prompts, but I noticed discrepancies in the data and raised my concerns. When I pointed out the inconsistencies, I was told to summarize my observations, which I did. Later, another part of leadership reached out to discuss my findings, but when I asked if I could walk them through my process, they declined and questioned my confusion. Each day, I feel more isolated and overwhelmed. I was told that humans are bottlenecks in AI data processes and that if I don't teach myself outside of work, I risk losing my job. Despite my willingness to adapt and provide value, I was told to 'figure it out for myself.' I feel lost now that my coworkers have distanced themselves from me. Just months ago, I was recognized as a key player in the company, even receiving a promotion for my accuracy and attention to detail. Now, I'm being asked to perform manual quality assurance on multiple platforms while also training the AI models, effectively doing two full-time jobs. The pressure is immense, and I feel sick daily from the stress. I had high hopes for this job, and it's disheartening to see how quickly things have changed.

I’m a chronically ill woman facing a tough job market as remote positions seem to be disappearing. I've been living with chronic pain and various health conditions like CFS, POTS, and endometriosis, which make it incredibly difficult for me to work in traditional roles. During the pandemic, I saw a rise in workforce participation among people like me, but now it feels like those opportunities are vanishing. I've posted about my job search in different forums, and the advice I often receive is frustrating and unrealistic given my situation. Suggestions like going to trade school or starting a business don’t take into account my health limitations. I’ve tried starting various small businesses like pet sitting and babysitting, but none have provided me with a stable income. I’m currently facing another layoff and feel completely burned out. The competition for remote jobs is fierce, and it seems that many people who don’t have medical needs are taking the limited available positions. I’ve lost every job that required me to be in the office full-time, and now I feel like I’m running out of options. It’s disheartening to see ableism in hiring practices and the decline of remote work opportunities, especially when so many people with disabilities rely on them to participate in the workforce. I’m in my late 20s and honestly can’t see a future for myself in this economy. Without parental support, I truly don’t know how I would manage.